The Convert (2024)
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
Top billed cast
Guy PearceThomas Munro
Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneRangimai
Antonio Te MaiohaMaianui
Jacqueline McKenzieCharlotte
Te Kohe TuhakaCaptive Warrior
Lawrence MakoareAkatarewa
Dean O'GormanKedgley
Jared TurnerCastor Samuels
Kelly VivianEpworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
Jack BarryHarris
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